Technically, it's not always straightforward to save an Insta story. Instagram gives the story creator control over whether their story can be saved or not. If they've enabled the option, it's easy to save within the app. However, if not, and you try to use unauthorized third - party apps or methods to save, it can lead to issues like your account being flagged or even banned. So, always check the proper channels and permissions first.
Yes, you can save an Insta story in some ways. For example, some third - party apps claim to be able to save Instagram stories, but using such apps may violate Instagram's terms of service. Another way is if the person who posted the story has enabled the 'Allow replay' and 'Allow saving' options for their story, then you can directly save it within the Instagram app by clicking on the save option (usually represented by a downward - facing arrow) if it appears on the story.